No surprise there ... Dubai in world's top 50 most Instagrammable places

But do your other favourite cities and towns make the cut?

50. Athens, Greece. The ancient city oozes Insta-worthiness and is one of the "world's most sought-after destinations" according to Big 7 Travel. Everyone know how much Instagram loves an artistic food shot - and the Greek capital's legendary street food will happily oblige. Getty Images

49. Baku, Azerbaijan. The unheralded middle-eastern city is "loaded with Insta hotspots" according to Big 7 Travel, old and new alike. Highlights include the cutting-edge Heydar Aliyev Centre and the remains of its 12-century defensive walls Icherisheher. Getty Images

48. Phuket, Thailand. A regular on the backpacker trail, Phuket is an intoxicating melange of natural beauty and culture. Highlights listed by Big 7 Travel include the 45-metre tall Big Buddha that bestrides the landscape, Phuket's old town street art, and Wat Chalong temple. Getty Images

47. Helsinki, Finland. "Loaded with things to do and see" according to Big 7 Travel. A particular highlight is the Finnish capital's assemblage of art nouveau buildings - the oldest in northern Europe. Travel. Getty Images

46. Sofia, Bulgaria. Described as "funky and trendy" by Big 7 Travel and it's not hard to see why. However, amid all its hipness it retains a peaceful core with Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevski a tranquil highlight. Getty Images

45. Cape Town, South Africa. Need any more be said than Table Mountain?! An Instagrammer's dream" according to Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

44. Tallinn, Estonia. A real up and comer in the tourist world, and it is odd that it has taken the rest of the world so long to catch on. Home to some of the "best-preserved medieval architecture in Europe" according to Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

43. Nice, France. It doesn't get much more Instagrammable than the French Riviera - and Nice is one of the raft of gorgeous coastal towns that necklace the Mediterranean Sea. Getty Images

42. Bruges, Belgium. "A hidden gem" says Big 7 Travel - although whether this is entirely accurate after the huge success of the eponymously titled morose hitman movie starring Irish charmer Colin Farrell is open to debate. Bruges exudes medieval charm, and is a great destination for anyone with a sweet tooth being home to some of the world's best chocolate and waffles. Getty Images

41. Hoi An, Vietnam. An "incredibly culturally rich city" say Big 7 Travel. Those with a penchant for pottery won't be disappointed as it houses the Thanh Ha Pottery Village. A bit like Stoke but with better weather and beaches. Getty Images

40. Marrakech, Morocco. The epitome of opulence, Marrakech is rammed full of "5-star restaurants, world-class hammams and swanky riads" according to Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

39. Armenia. Another of the list surprise entries. Big 7 Travel advises visitors go to the "ever-charming Vernissage flea market loaded with trinkets and carpets galore" for the perfect shot. Getty Images

38. Warsaw, Poland. A gothic delight. Got to "St. Anne’s observation deck or wander the streets of New Town" says Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

37. Minsk, Belarus. "Famous for its hipster flare, delicious street food and quirks leftover from the Soviet era" according to Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

36. Lisbon, Portugal. So good Madonna bought a house here and she described the energy of the place as "inspiring". If it's good enough for the Queen of Pop... Getty Images

35. Dublin, Ireland. The only surprise in Dublin's position in the Instragram hall of fame is that it is not much nearer the top spot. UFC's most talkative fighter Conor McGregor heralds from the Pale and given its rich literary history, his loquacity comes as no surprise. Getty Images

34. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Big 7 Travel says it embodies the "insta-aesthetic". The Batu Caves, the KL Forest Park and the Thean Hou Temple will leave your camera positively buzzing. and Getty Images

33. Seoul, South Korea. A "remarkable blend of ancient temples" paired with a "bustling modern atmosphere" according to Big 7 Travel.. Instagram loves a juxtaposition. Getty Images

32. Budapest, Hungary. "Stunning" is the epithet deployed by Big 7 Travel - and your camera won't dissent. And after a buy day's snapping, you can unwind in one of the city's historic thermal spas. Getty Images

31. Seattle, USA. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were famously sleepless here but as "one of the world’s most Instagrammable spots", according to Big 7 Travel, you won't be. Like the rom-com's protagonists, though, you will be lovestruck. Getty Images

30. Vienna, Austria. The ancient capital of the Hapsburg Empire is a culture lover's dream. Getty Images

29. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Big 7 Travel urges you to sample one of the city's rooftop bars - just don't drink too much or your Instagramming skills may deteriorate. Getty Images

28. Buenos Aires, Argentina. The "perfect mashup of heritage, nightlife and modern creativity" according to Big 7 Travel - and the best street art scene in South America. Given the stiff competition, that's quite the plaudit. Getty Images

27. Jakarta, Indonesia. Don't miss "mind-blowingly photo-friendly" amusement park Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, advises Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

26. Stockholm, Sweden. Fans of Scandi Noir will delight in the Swedish capital, one of Europe's "largest and best preserved medieval centres" according to Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

25. Vancouver, Canada. It wouldn't be a best-places-to -visit list without some Canadian presence - and Vancouver is worth its inclusion. Don't miss sunset over Whytecliff Park urges Big & Travel. Getty Images

24. Las Vegas, USA. The kitsch Nevadan playground had to be on the list. No more needs to be said. Getty Images

23. San Francisco, USA. A city as synonymous with gold as King Midas himself. But this Californian jewel isn't just defined by its bridge. Big 7 Travel recommends the "mindbending Lombard Street". Getty Images

22. Bogota, Colombia. "Columbian pizazz" is how Big 7 Travel sums up the colourful South American capital. Getty Images

21. Prague, Czech Republic. Let's set aside its recently accrued reputation as a stag-do favourite and focus instead on the multiplicity of aesthetic delights it has to offer. The Church of Our Lady will be loved by your Insta account. Getty Images

20. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The city the epithet "picture-perfect" was created for - although best to photo the hedonistic paradise when not pedalling around on one of its gazillion bikes. Getty Images

19. Moscow, Russia. Every picture you take here truly will be from Russia with love. Getty Images

18. Milan, Italy. It's the fashion capital of the world so its position on any Instagram list was assured from the start. Getty Images

17. Taiwan. From tea houses in the jungle to teeming Taipei itself, the "country as a whole is loaded with culture and colour" according to Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

16. Santorini, Greece. Blue and white have never looked as good as they do in this bucolic Greek island. Getty Images

15. Hong Kong. Setting aside the internecine conflict that has caused mayhem on the island in recent times, it is "undoubtedly one of the most visually stunning concrete jungles out there" according to Big 7 Travel. It advises a trip to the Choi Hung estate and sampling the vista from Quarry Bay of the Yik Cheong Building. Getty Images

14. Toronto, Canada. Canada gets it second entry to the list in the shape of Toronto. The vertiginous CN Tower stands out for obvious reasons. Getty Images

13. Berlin, Germany. Berlin is "brimming with cultural landmarks, life-changing street art and incredible museums and galleries" says Big 7 Travel. It's not wrong. Getty Images

12. Madrid, Spain. Historical monuments and cultural landmarks galore await you in the Spanish capital And if you can stop salivating for long enough to snap your tapas, your followers will thank you for it - albeit enviously. Getty Images

11. Singapore. An Asian art hub, the diminutive city state has the wow factor aplenty. Visit the Koon Seng Road for a "truly breathtaking photo" says Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

10. Chicago, USA. Chi-Town has attracted almost 50 million #chicago hashtags with compelling reasons including "the mind-bending 'Bean' in Millennium Park to the ultra retro Chicago Theatre" according to Big 7 Travel. Getty Images

9. London, England. "Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.," said 18th century English writer Samuel Johnson. Instagram users clear concur. Getty Images

8. Sydney, Australia. The harbour view is one of the most photographed in the world, so anything other than a top 10 berth for this Australian beauty would have been inexplicable. Getty Images

7. Havana, Cuba. Big 7 Travel calls it frozen in time - and many economists would agree. But more importantly so do Instagrammers. Getty Images

6. Dubai, UAE. The emirate was "basically made for Instagram" says Big 7 Travel. Its assortment of luxurious hotels - from the Burj al Arab to the sub-aqueous Atlantis, The Palm - makes it "the insta-hub of your dreams". Getty Images

5. Istanbul, Turkey. The perfect intersection of east and west being on the border of both Europe and Asia. Don't miss the Grand Bazaar and the Hagia Sophia, warns Big 7 travel. Getty Images

4. New York City, USA. Frank Sinatra wanted "to be a part of it" - and so should you. And whilst most people won't be able to leave today due to Covid restrictions, as soon as the pandemic allows, you really should "make it there". Getty Images

3. Paris, France. The City of Lights makes into the top three by virtue of the Eiffel Tower alone. And that's before mention of the French capital's innumerable other Gallic charms. Getty Images

2. The Philippines. Perhaps the biggest surprise on the list - but only to those who haven't been there. "Home to incredible natural wonders like an underground river and tranquil rice terraces, in addition to a vibrant culture and history spanning several millennia", Big 7 Travel is clear as to its 'grammable virtues. Getty Images

1. Tokyo, Japan. Number one on the list is the world's most neon-lit city. Big 7 Travel says "your mind will be blown", and the 53 million #tokyo hashtags suggest many a camera has been flashed in the Japanese capital too. Getty Images

In a year when the Covid-19 pandemic has constrained our freedom, the human love of travel has become more of a yearning.

The past 12 months have seen travellers endure a miserable litany of lockdowns, travel bans, quarantines and cancellations.

If American author Mark Twain had been alive today, he would have been mightily irked.

“Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all of one’s lifetime,” Twain once wrote.

Recognising this unrequited wanderlust, Big 7 Travel has compiled a list of the world's 50 most Instagrammable destinations for 2021.

It used a scoring system analysing hashtags for each destination and survey results from its audience to come up with the featured 50.

The usual big hitters such as Madrid, London and New York are interspersed with several lesser-known, yet alluring locales.

But what destination has nabbed the number one spot?

It wasn't Dubai but its residents will be unsurprised to learn that it was ranked in sixth place with Big 7 Travel describing the emirate as being "made for Instragram".

With vaccines being distributed around the world, there is even a chance that this year one of the places listed could be your next holiday.

The gallery above reveals the list in reverse order. Enjoy giving your itchy feet a good old digital scratch.